Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, has decided to postpone discussions on the election method for the chair of the party member council until the next Supreme Council meeting scheduled for the 27th.
During the Supreme Council meeting held on the 24th at the National Assembly, Jang did not present the agenda regarding the election method for the local committee chair, whose term expires at the end of this month. This decision was made to gather diverse opinions from council members and seek a reasonable solution.
Park Sung-hoon, the party's chief spokesperson, spoke to reporters after the meeting, stating, "The direct election of the local committee chair by party members is an idea that emerged during the process of establishing the party's direction and identity. Given that some have distorted its authenticity, we felt it was premature to reach a conclusion today."
As a result, Jang and the leadership are expected to listen to various opinions from Supreme Council members, lawmakers, and party members. Previously, on the 21st, lawmakers from the People Power Party had reached a consensus that it would be better to re-elect the current local committee chairs, which contradicts Jang's proposal to elect them through a party member vote following their collective resignation.
Park emphasized, "The direct election of the local committee chair envisioned by Jang is part of the process to improve the party's structure and DNA, enabling it to effectively confront the ruling party as a minority opposition. Not reaching a final conclusion does not mean we are retracting or starting from scratch."
However, it remains uncertain whether a conclusion will be reached at the next Supreme Council meeting on the 27th, as various opinions within the party continue to delay the agenda. The Supreme Council had also postponed this agenda on the 20th, continuing discussions into the meeting on the 24th.
Park explained, "As an open opposition party, Jang's decision to not conclude today and to take time for reflection with the Supreme Council is part of the process of establishing the party's identity."
During the Supreme Council meeting held on the 24th at the National Assembly, Jang did not present the agenda regarding the election method for the local committee chair, whose term expires at the end of this month. This decision was made to gather diverse opinions from council members and seek a reasonable solution.
Park Sung-hoon, the party's chief spokesperson, spoke to reporters after the meeting, stating, "The direct election of the local committee chair by party members is an idea that emerged during the process of establishing the party's direction and identity. Given that some have distorted its authenticity, we felt it was premature to reach a conclusion today."
As a result, Jang and the leadership are expected to listen to various opinions from Supreme Council members, lawmakers, and party members. Previously, on the 21st, lawmakers from the People Power Party had reached a consensus that it would be better to re-elect the current local committee chairs, which contradicts Jang's proposal to elect them through a party member vote following their collective resignation.
Park emphasized, "The direct election of the local committee chair envisioned by Jang is part of the process to improve the party's structure and DNA, enabling it to effectively confront the ruling party as a minority opposition. Not reaching a final conclusion does not mean we are retracting or starting from scratch."
However, it remains uncertain whether a conclusion will be reached at the next Supreme Council meeting on the 27th, as various opinions within the party continue to delay the agenda. The Supreme Council had also postponed this agenda on the 20th, continuing discussions into the meeting on the 24th.
Park explained, "As an open opposition party, Jang's decision to not conclude today and to take time for reflection with the Supreme Council is part of the process of establishing the party's identity."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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